Gov. Murphy Signs 31 Bills Into Law As $15 Minimum Wage Passes

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NJ Gov. Murphy Signs 31 Bills Into Law As $15 Minimum Wage Passes

Lawmakers approved the legislation as Gov. Phil Murphy announced that he's signed 31 bills into law while vetoing five. Here's what they did.>>>Read more.

Artie Lange Lands In Jail As Demolished Nose, Drug Horror Persist

The New Jersey comedian's mangled nose appeared to be bleeding as he landed in jail because of drugs this week.

Watch: Drone Flyover of Marcal Paper Fire Aftermath

The eight-alarm ripped through the New Jersey facility Wednesday night. The flames lit up the night sky and embers blew onto Route 80.

New Jersey School Closings/Delays List For Friday

The weather already forced schools, towns to cancel or delay Friday events and activities. Could there be more? Come back here and check.

Undocumented Worker Fired by Trump Org. Invited To State Of The Union

An undocumented worker who was fired by the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster has been invited to the president's State of the Union.

Also Worth a Look Today

• TSA Officers Find Golden Grenade At Newark Airport
• 'It's Hard To Move Forward,' Says NJ Father Arrested For Weed
• Cars Burn In Newark Airport Parking Garage Fire (VIDEOS)

Across America

• Stacey Abrams Tapped To Give Democrats' SOTU Response
• FaceTime Bug Lets Callers Spy on You Before You Pick Up
• 'Crush Videos': Animal Cruelty May Become A Federal Felony

Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our New Jersey network. Thank you for reading.

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